Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 14m at 5:52 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:53 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Jan 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:349.73:428.811:156.911:27-2.78:024:24Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:089.84:458.412:126.38:024:25Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:429.95:507.812:13-2.11:145.68:024:26Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:169.97:007.012:59-1.22:194.78:024:27Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:499.88:196.21:440.13:263.68:024:28Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:229.79:595.62:301.54:312.58:014:29Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:559.53:173.15:331.58:014:31Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:135.810:29 AM9.34:104.66:300.68:014:32Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:096.611:04 AM9.05:215.97:220.08:004:33Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:257.611:42 AM8.66:526.78:08-0.58:004:34Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:168.412:248.48:237.18:50-0.87:594:36Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:578.91:128.19:377.19:29-0.97:594:37Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:339.22:028.010:286.910:06-0.97:584:38New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:059.32:527.911:076.710:41-0.87:584:40New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:339.23:417.711:426.411:15-0.67:574:41New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:589.24:287.512:196.07:564:43New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:189.15:167.212:595.57:554:44Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:379.16:066.812:230.31:414.97:544:46Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:569.17:016.412:551.02:234.37:544:47Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:189.08:025.91:271.83:063.57:534:49Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:438.99:165.61:582.83:502.87:524:50First Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:098.811:015.52:273.84:361.97:514:52First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:378.72:544.95:261.17:504:53First Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:068.66:180.37:494:55First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:487.110:41 AM8.64:596.87:12-0.57:474:56Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:067.911:29 AM8.77:017.28:04-1.37:464:58Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:338.512:318.78:187.38:53-1.97:454:59Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:008.91:408.79:177.09:41-2.27:445:01Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:299.22:498.710:096.410:27-2.27:435:03Full Moon29Fri
30Sat5:579.43:568.511:005.711:11-1.77:415:04Full Moon30Sat
31Sun6:259.55:018.211:524.711:55-0.97:405:06Full Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449211)

Common Questions About Bellingham, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bellingham, WA today?

Slack tide in Bellingham, WA is approximately 9:52 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Bellingham, WA?

Bellingham, WA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Bellingham, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Bellingham, WA?

Tide predictions for Bellingham, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Bellingham, WA?

Tide data for Bellingham, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449211. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449211.

What is the moon phase in Bellingham, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bellingham, WA is Third Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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